Bürgergeld
/ˈbʏʁɡɐˌɡɛlt/noun★Intermediate
⚖️Law
formal
A form of financial assistance provided by the German government to citizens in need, replacing the previous Hartz IV system.
Das Bürgergeld soll die Lebensgrundlage von Arbeitslosen sichern.
The Bürgergeld is intended to secure the basic means of subsistence for the unemployed.
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Introduced in Germany in 2023 as part of social welfare reforms.
Collocations
Bürgergeld beantragento apply for BürgergeldBürgergeld erhaltento receive Bürgergeld
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Related Phrases
Bürgergeld-Reformphrase
Bürgergeld reform
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Formal Contexts
Use 'Bürgergeld' in formal discussions about German social policy.
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Bürgergeld' as it is a German noun.
📖Word Origin
From 'Bürger' (citizen) + 'Geld' (money), reflecting its purpose as a citizen's benefit.
📝Usage Notes
The term is specific to German social welfare policy and is not used in other contexts.
Word Breakdown
Bürger
citizen
rootGeld
money
rootDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch